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Jan. 8, 2010

Social Security wage base and rate for 2010

The Social Security (FICA) tax rate for 2010 remains at 7.65% - 6.2% for OASDI and 1.45% for Medicare. 

The OASDI wage base for 2010 remains at $106,800. 

With the 6.2% tax rate, the maximum OASDI tax payable by each the employer and employee in 2010 is $6,621.60. 

There is no limit on the wages subject to the Medicare tax. 

Employers match their employees’ contributions.

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